Rome, with a population of around 75 million, had an average income equivalent to about 2.25 times the subsistence minimum — ...

Archaeologists found the remains of at least 129 people, many of them bearing the injuries of battle, dating to when Rome ...

Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.

Xenophon's ancient Greek army's encounter with hallucinogenic honey left them incapacitated, highlighting an unusual moment in warfare.

Recreate the Roman sweet made with dates, once enjoyed during Colosseum shows, with this authentic ancient recipe.

Peacock's April 2025 lineup delivers an impressive mix of highly anticipated content. One great pick for music lovers is ...

Before pharmacies and drug stores, the ancients turned to Mother Earth for healing. The leaves, flowers, roots, and bark of ...

From a popular food festival to Easter celebrations and a very special birthday party, here are a few of the things that ...

Scientists in France may be hot on the trail of a long-lost canal that the Romans built over two millennia ago while battling ...

From March 20 to 22, the "Silk Road Medical Dialogue: Exchange Between Ancient Chinese Medicine and Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine" series of events took place in Colombo, Gampaha, Kandy ...

Wooden doors on an adjacent street lead to the maneuvering chambers that control the fountain’s water supply, coming from the Aqua Virgo — an ancient Roman aqueduct 16 kilometers (10 miles) away. Two ...

Further research is planned to study the remains from the late Roman period, including houses and ... These sanctuaries played a crucial role in ancient society, combining religion and medicine. They ...